#1 most active energy investor globally 2024*

Transitioning global energy. Transforming every industry.

Transformation is tough.
We get hard stuff done.

Imagine a world where all energy is clean and infinite. Where every industry on the planet is transformed, and the lives of every person impacted. This is the vision at the heart of everything we do. This is the scale of the ambition that drives us.

The energy transition is no longer a question of if. Industrial transformation is now a prerequisite, in every field from automotive to agriculture – at a scale that is unprecedented. And as some industries struggle to keep pace, rather than sitting back, we’re pushing ahead.

Industrialising clean tech innovation to enable and grow a global net-zero economy.

Industrialising clean tech innovation the InnoEnergy way

Investing in early-stage startups and building new industrial companies

We de-risk and grow promising startups through value-added services and capital. Pinpointing market gaps in key sectors, we also build and launch new industrial ventures that drive transformative change.

Delivering upskilled talent and preparing next-gen energy leaders

The most critical “raw material” in industrial transformation is – people. That’s why we deliver upskilled talent to the current workforce via our Skills Institute. And we prepare next-gen energy leaders through our Masters+.

Leading clean tech value chains that strengthen Europe’s industrial base

InnoEnergy supports the development of competitive and resilient European value chains in batteries, solar and low-carbon hydrogen to drive economic growth and create millions of new jobs.

€34b+

investment raised by portfolio

Since 2010, our portfolio companies have raised over €34b in investment to industrialise clean tech.

Unicorns

InnoEnergy has supported the creation of 4 industrial unicorns.

40,000+

jobs created

Through our portfolio companies, we have supported the creation of new jobs in clean tech.

$110b

Portfolio revenue

Forecasted until 2030

2.1Gt

CO2e

Reduced forecasted by 2030

2,000+

Masters+ graduates

equipped to transform industries

100,000+

workers trained

to address global skills shortage to drive energy transition

The European Union is foundational to who we are

As a close partner to the European Union, we help deliver on and implement Europe’s energy and industrial objectives.

InnoEnergy was established in 2010, supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, as one of the first Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC). Following 15 years of cooperation, the EIT and InnoEnergy entered into a new partnership in 2025 and will continue to collaborate to further boost innovation in clean energy across Europe and beyond.

Areas we work in

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Energy storage

The way we generate, transmit and distribute power is changing. Energy storage has a vital role to play in the transition to a sustainable energy system.

Learn more about our startups in energy storage

Energy for transport and mobility

The transport and mobility sector is responsible for about 1/3 of Europe’s energy consumption and about 1/4 of overall greenhouse gas emissions. This thematic field plays a significant role in the transition of the energy system of the EU. The need for a transition to an energy efficient and clean transport and mobility sector.

Learn more about our startups in energy for transport and mobility

Decarbonising industry

InnoEnergy works in the decarbonisation of energy intensive industries (cement, steel, chemical and fertilisers, aluminium, glass and refining). These industries account for 20% of Europe’s GDP and employ 18 million people in Europe, but they are source of CO2 emissions. Enabling their transition to net zero is key to ensure Europe’s competitiveness.

Learn more about our initiatives for decarbonising the industry

Smart electric grid

The electricity grid is increasingly becoming a critical part of the transition to a sustainable energy system. Increased use, intermittent generation sources, and new regulations put strain on the system. Therefore, we are encouraging new solutions that enable the hosting of new services, technologies and business models. We also support enhanced cyber-security and critical infrastructure protection.

Learn more about our portfolio in smart grids

Renewable energy

Renewable energy sources play an essential role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and creating energy autonomy.

Learn more about our portfolio in renewables

Energy for circular economy

The Energy for Circular Economy thematic field focuses on conversion processes and complete conversion routes from fossil, biogenic and waste resources to final energy carriers and chemicals. This includes: resources, conversion processes, transport, storage and utilisation of energy carriers and allocation of chemicals.

Learn more about our startups in energy for circular economy

Energy efficiency

Reducing consumption at home and at work is still the most cost-effective way to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy security and competitiveness. We are encouraging innovation in energy efficiency in buildings and in the industry: two areas that together account for more than 50 per cent of the EU’s energy consumption, and at least 33 per cent of its CO2 emissions.

Learn more about our startups in energy efficiency